The Wildfires and the Pollution They Create

Published: June 8, 2023, 5:05 p.m.

Libby Znaimer is joined by David Crombie, Former Mayor of Toronto,\xa0 Karen Stintz, CEO, Variety Village and a former Toronto City Councillor and mayoral candidate, and\xa0 Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth.\n\nToday: we kick things off with a recap of the CARP-Fight Back Toronto mayoral debate hosted by Libby Znaimer. It was the only debate that featured candidates Chloe Brown (who came in third in the previous election against John Tory) and Anthony Furey. The debate touched on key themes like Seniors, public safety and affordability. But, things certainly got heated between the candidates at times with them talking all over each other. And, the man who threatened mayoral candidates is now out on bail! What's up with that? Our panelists weigh in on the latest.\n---\nSTEVE KEE ON HOME INSURANCE FOR OLDER ADULTS\n\nLibby Znaimer is joined by Steve Kee, the former Director of External Communications and the CEO of Steve Kee Communications.\n\nSteve talks to Libby about insurance for homeowners for all kinds of things including wildfires and Libby has a story to share about a recent event that happened to her home and how insurance was part of her plan to deal with the issue.\n---\nTHE WILDFIRES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW\n\nLibby Znaimer is now joined by David Phillips, Senior Climatologist for Environment Canada.\n\nDavid weighs in on the wildfires that have been taking place in Quebec and Northeastern Ontario. It's been the cause of smoke pollution for communities including across the GTA. So, how did the wildfires start exactly, what is the impact of the pollution on residents, which segment of the population are most vulnerable to it and how can we mitigate our exposure?\n\nListen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!